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Month: July 2018

The Five Biggest Retirement Decisions Feds Have To Make

By Alexis HongamenJul 31, 2018 4:02 PM | Updated: Aug 8, 2018 9:50 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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The author lists five important decisions that he says are likely the most important for federal employees in their retirement planning.

For Real HR Transformation, Begin with the Customer

By Jeff NealJul 31, 2018 11:54 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Businessman standing against a solid blue color wall with a checkbox over his head depicting customer focus/customer service

The author says that the challenge that he believes is most critical for federal HR is the citizen/customer experience.

Taxes Are Temporarily ‘On Sale’ – Are You Taking Advantage?

By Tom WalkerJul 30, 2018 3:44 PM | Updated: Feb 21, 2020 12:41 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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With federal spending rising, future individual tax rates are expected to be higher. The author describes options for offsetting this potential tax burden.

No Base Access, No Job

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJul 30, 2018 11:29 AM | Updated: Aug 6, 2018 11:18 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

An Air Force employee whose job required both base access and a security clearance found out the hard way that a previous criminal conviction added up to no job.

Bill Would Protect Jobs of Federal Employees Using Marijuana

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 29, 2018 11:14 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

New legislation would protect the jobs of federal employees who use marijuana in states where it is legal.

Legislation Aims to Boost Telework Participation

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 28, 2018 5:36 AM | Updated: Aug 6, 2018 11:18 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Recently introduced legislation would establish several provisions designed to boost telework among the federal workforce.

GAO: Energy Department Broke Law With Tweet on Health Care

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 27, 2018 8:15 AM | Updated: Aug 3, 2018 5:17 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The Energy Department was found to be in violation of a statute when it issued a tweet about an editorial on ObamaCare written by the agency Secretary.

How Much Difference Does Changing Annuity Contribution Rates Make?

By Robert F. BensonJul 26, 2018 3:49 PM | Updated: Aug 3, 2018 5:16 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
Person putting coins into a jar labeled 'pension' depicting annuity/retirement savings under FERS for federal employees

How much of an impact do the increased retirement contributions under FERS have for retirement savings overall? The author analyzes some numbers.

Have You Checked Your Cable Bill Recently?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 26, 2018 12:13 PM | Updated: Aug 3, 2018 5:16 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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If you haven’t paid attention to your cable bill recently, you might be paying more than you need to. The author shares his favorite tips for scoring savings.

Long-Term Costs and a 2019 Federal Employee Pay Raise

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 25, 2018 2:52 PM | Updated: Aug 3, 2018 5:16 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has issued a statement opposing a federal employee pay raise in 2019.

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